Saluki vs Akita
Compare Saluki and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saluki
VS
Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Saluki
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
55 – 71 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
4/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Saluki
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Medium
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Saluki
The Saluki is an ancient, elegant sighthound known for speed, endurance, and a calm, sensitive nature. Gentle yet independent, it needs kind training, secure space to sprint, moderate grooming for its fine coat, and careful handling of strong chase and prey instincts.
About Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
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